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LITTLE CABINET TRANSFORMATION

Hi Everyone,
     The other day I showed you this little cabinet that I got at a garage sale.  I just thought it was so charming and had so much character that I couldn't pass it up.  It was $20 which I thought wasn't bad considering how much I liked it.
     It started out a pale pink color as you can see here ~
I like pink in small doses but I thought this was a little too much especially for my kitchen area.
So I painted it aqua/blue.  I used the same paint that I used in our family room.
Here is what it looks like now ~ 

 I just lightly sanded it, applied a couple thin coats of the paint, sanding in between, and then distressed it a bit.  I also applied a coat of paste wax to it.




I'm loving how it turned out - just so darn cute if I do say so myself!  *__ *

I decided to hang it in our eating area off of the kitchen.
I tried a few different ways of accessorizing it just for fun.  So many possibilities!




 This is a spot that I see all of the time when I am in the kitchen - and we all know how much time we spend there - so I really enjoy having something on this wall that I really love!



So what do you think?  Which way do you like it accessorized the best?  Do you have some other ideas for me?  I would love to hear them!  It's always so nice to hear from you - I know you'll have some great ideas!!

~ ~ JoAnne

Joining these fun parties:

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Comments

  1. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting5/17/2011

    Hi JoAnne what a lovely cabinet and I love the color you painted it! It looks perfect in it's new home!! Martina

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  2. Turquoise and Trine5/17/2011

    I love the cabinet! It looks great with the towel and apples. Your kitchen is just so pretty!

    Lori : )
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  3. Kim5/17/2011

    I'm loving it with the green apples and sweet dish towel!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  4. Anonymous5/17/2011

    What a darling little cabinet! It looks great and I love it with that cute little tea towel hanging down.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. Decor & Harmony5/18/2011

    What a cute cabinet, I like the color and best of all your cabinet is the focal point on the wall instead of the switch plate for the light :)

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  6. Amanda5/18/2011

    Such a darling cabinet!

    It looks wonderful hung next to those buckets.

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  7. Mrs.2010sHousewife5/18/2011

    It's so pretty! I'm going to be on the look out for a small cabinet like that this summer... if only there were more hours in the day for yard sailing!

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  8. very merry vintage style5/18/2011

    It turned out really nice. I like the version with the towel hanging out! Thanks so much for linking to my Share the Love Link Party!
    Mary

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  9. Sandi~A Cottage Muse5/24/2011

    Love this little cabinet! It looks so pretty with the apples and coordinating towel! Thanks for visiting so I could come visit you...your blog is wonderful!

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  10. ELIZE5/24/2011

    oh cute!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. Cindy6/02/2011

    The green apples and the turquoise and green towel are the perfect accessories, I think. I love the color that you have painted it.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  12. Unknown2/08/2018

    Great post and the cabinet looks lovely. thanks for sharing it.
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